Take the Hassle out of Parent Teacher Conferences!
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Scheduling parents into conference slots can be one of the hardest parts of the Parent Teacher Conference season. With so many parents juggling work and home obligations, finding conference times that work for all parents sometimes feels impossible. Have parents sign themselves up on VolunteerSpot and save everyone's time and sanity!
Helpful Tips for Parents to Make the Most of These Meetings:
- Be on Time:
You only have a short time with your child"s teacher and other parents are scheduled after you.
- Bring Questions:
What would you like to know about classroom, academic or social happenings? What request do you have for the teacher?
- Surface Concerns:
What concerns do you have about your child's performance? Bring work samples and be prepared with examples.
- Ask for Examples:
If the teacher doesn't get specific, ask for examples of what your child does well and needs to work on.
- Participate:
Parent involvement is one of the highest predictors of student success. Ask how you can help your child better meet the learning objectives. Explore opportunities for volunteering in the classroom or at school.
- Say Thank You:
Sincerely thank the teacher for his or her time and hard work with your child.
"VolunteerSpot has been the answer to my prayers for an easy way to have parents sign up for a parent-teacher conference!! It was easy to create and easy for parents to use. It really cut down on paper and notes back and forth." ~ Jennifer, 4th Grade Teacher, Apex, NC
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